MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
111,284 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Central Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
both front and o/s/r brake pipes corroded
slight play detected in o/s/front anti roll bar drop link balljoints
tyres starting to perish and crack.mainly on sidewalls
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
both front and o/s/r brake pipes corroded
slight play detected in o/s/front anti roll bar drop link balljoints
tyres starting to perish and crack.mainly on sidewalls
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 185/65/15 (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
both rear tyres perishing with age
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
both rear tyres perishing with age
both front and rear suspension coil springs corroded
both front brake pipes corroded
both front indicators just starting to emit white light
both rear tyres perished on outer sidewalls
engine management lamp illuminated
exhaust centre and rear corroded, rear box baffles broken up, minor leaks of gases, outer casing partially missing and 1 mount broken but exhaust still supported(strong advise)
nearside front tyre 2-3mm tread
offside front door check strap loose
offside front tyre bald on inner edge(strong advise)
service reminder illuminated
slight corrosion on rear brake pipes
slight play in front suspension leg top mounts
stonechips and scratches in front screen -not affecting view
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
both front and rear suspension coil springs corroded
both front brake pipes corroded
both front indicators just starting to emit white light
both rear tyres perished on outer sidewalls
engine management lamp illuminated
exhaust centre and rear corroded, rear box baffles broken up, minor leaks of gases, outer casing partially missing and 1 mount broken but exhaust still supported(strong advise)
nearside front tyre 2-3mm tread
offside front door check strap loose
offside front tyre bald on inner edge(strong advise)
service reminder illuminated
slight corrosion on rear brake pipes
slight play in front suspension leg top mounts
stonechips and scratches in front screen -not affecting view
2lt engine oil added on pre checks
Centre Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
both headlight lenes misting on outside only just met pass requirment
slight wiper scratches in screen
n/s/f tyre badly worn on outer edges
2lt engine oil added on pre checks
Centre Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
both headlight lenes misting on outside only just met pass requirment
slight wiper scratches in screen
n/s/f tyre badly worn on outer edges
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
rear exhaust corroded
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
rear exhaust corroded
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
scrath marks on windscreen o/s
Centre Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)
Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
scrath marks on windscreen o/s
Centre Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
front engine mounting starting to split
Centre Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
front engine mounting starting to split
Emissions not tested (7.0)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
REAR EXHAUST HEAVILY CORRODED
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
REAR OF EXHAUST HEAVILY CORRODED
How Reliable is the Vauxhall Astra?
Based on 25,288,868 MOT tests across 2,125,241 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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DY53 OPR is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.
Across all 2003 Vauxhall Astra models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.2% with a typical mileage of 74,512 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
The most common reason a Vauxhall Astra fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 1,048,496 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DY53 OPR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Vauxhall Astra typically stays on UK roads for around 34 years. At 23 years old, this Vauxhall Astra is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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DY53 OPR is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 22 October 2003.
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